What weight is right for me?
Since January I have been trying to gain some weight. Last time I did this, when I got up to 240 lbs I felt a little bad, sluggish, old, but when I changed my diet and went back to supersets I shredded some major fat. I was leaner than I had ever been. So I’m back at it again; what do you think?
Why don’t you find an agreeable weight — 220 to 225 — and barrel along with enough mass to satisfy the size and hardness, energy, strength and appetite you like?
I’m stronger and more aggressive in the gym at 230, but smoother and more sluggish than at 220. At 215 I’m leaner, but less substantial in size and power. Thus, 220 serves me well.
From there, if I get the urge to drop weight or increase weight, it’s within reach. I give it a go until it becomes negative, and I return to the set-weight of 220.
Age and stresses make a difference. Stay in control.
Go… Godspeed… Dave
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on March 26th, 2008 in Aging Well, Weight Training by Dave Draper